Tony Byrd, LMHC

Florida · 27 years in practice

Tony Byrd is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 27 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH12081 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1821426768 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 27
Languages: English

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About Tony

Tony Byrd is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 27 years of clinical experience. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside cognitive and behavioral methods to help people cope with intense feelings and relationship strains. His approach aims to make emotional patterns clearer and easier to change.

Tony helps with common problems such as anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and stress. He also supports people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, and grief.

Background and approach

He addresses issues tied to identity and intimacy, including LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns. In sessions he combines practical skills and emotional work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness techniques help slow down racing thoughts and increase focus. His background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings, substance abuse treatment, trauma and forensic contexts, and behavior programs for adolescents.

That range gives experience with addiction, co-occurring conditions, and personality-related concerns. Tony frames treatment as a partnership where people learn and use new skills between sessions. Tony offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled based on availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tony lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury

Approaches Tony names

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Online support

Emotion and Skill-Focused Care Online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and change patterns in how they respond to strong emotions and relational pain; it is useful for addressing intense feelings and improving how someone connects with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interaction skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That choice is made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care fit everyday life. Video is useful when face-to-face interaction matters, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging works for quick check-ins or short skill practice. These options help people fit therapy into work, parenting, or other routines while still using the same therapeutic tools discussed in sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tony commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, anger, grief, self-esteem problems, and intimacy-related concerns.

What is Tony's general therapy style?

He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with cognitive and behavioral approaches and mindfulness. Sessions focus on understanding feelings and building practical skills.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 27 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked with substance abuse, trauma, forensic cases, and adolescent behavior programs.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices remotely while based in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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